The carne asada Poppo's Tacos are my favorite. Those and an order of chips and salsa make me happy dance. 06.06.2025 read more

My girlfriend and I love the food at Poppo's but we got straight up ripped off with the portion size we were given on the side of chips. There's probably 15 or so chips in this bag. Once again, the food is wonderful, better than chipotle, but the small handful of chips seemed like a big ripoff and we hope they just made a mistake this time. read more

Poppo's Taqueria - Side of chips - Mexican Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

He said American money you can take it anywhere and you can use it this place they do not take cash. They take only plastic card. Why you do not take cash? And when you use your card, they ask you for tips this is not a restaurant. This is takeout. Why do I have to tip? read more

Great food. Absolutely crazy prices! My wife and daughter each got a small scoop of guacamole on top of their bowl. Five dollars extra! We got our whole order ready and I went to pay and was then told that they are totally cashless. Pretty cool when I have a wallet full of cash. What a great business strategy. And then while I was standing there, somebody called in and wanted to place an order and they were told they were not allowed to call in order in. read more

I have to say I was pleasantly surprised to find an organic fast casual restaurant here in Bradenton serving up delicious non-gmo food that is 100% safe to eat. From the moment my daughter and I walked into this clean and tidy establishment and were greeted by a friendly staff member--I knew we were in for a great experience. We were served by Jaden, Hannah, and Amanda and they were friendly, professional and I could tell that they love their jobs. Thank you all so much for going above and beyond. We would recommend this place to anyone and can't wait to come back for another healthy meal. read more

The food was vert good. The service was fine. The ambience is adequate for fast casual but we went for the food, location and price. All just what we wanted. read more

I got a chicken burrito and in the middle of the night I was vomitting for multiple hours & stomach issues related to food poisoning. Told the manager, no compensation, still sick from their food. read more

Always good, but always overpriced. Poppo's has good flavors however they choose to sit at a price point that makes them a special treat rather than a normal meal. read more

I started ordering from Poppos for catering my lunches at offices and WOW I have catered throughout Sarasota-St. Pete and every office absolutely loves their food. The Ancho Chicken is a great hit with everyone. It is healthy, doesn't leave the staff tired from a high carb lunch and they are so grateful that I have brought in something different. HIGHLY recommend. Everything is fresh and they make sure my order is on time and everything is there. It is rare to cater these days when the food is superior and I don't have to worry if the order is correct and on time. Jack is the best at catering. read more

You have no idea how much I dislike giving a low rating, but if something can help improve, I will give an honest review. We were famished and tired after a long drive, and only 2 miles from our home. We ordered a couple of items and the server asked if we wanted chips with that, and I enthusiastically said "sure!" We got out to the car and I reached into the bag to grab a chip to satisfy my hunger until I got home, and the chips were a teeny handful and a very dark dark over baked brown. That wasn't as disappointing as the fact that we were also charged $4.00 for these. I did go right back in, and very nicely asked if I could be credited back the chips since they were burnt and were an extra cost which I was not aware of. I blame me for that, HOWEVER if this is standard to ask if you want chips, can I recommend that you word it where the customer is aware they are buying them ? Maybe say 'would you like to purchase chips to go with your burrito?' Anyway, what occurred after is what has prompted this review. The servers did not know how to input my order to refund the chips or credit me and assured me the manager would call me when he/she came in at 5. ( this issue was at 1:47, by the way) I asked for a copy of the receipt as server wrote my number down on the back of the original receipt. I need to also add that none of these employees except for a new employee ( she seemed very pleasant) looked happy in their job, or even towards each other . I noticed this as I waited to order food. That's pretty sad. Friendly Customer service is EVERYTHING. Anyway, I did not receive a call Friday, Saturday, Sunday or today. And I have checked my bank account for a change in charge, plus have called various times today and your phone is not answering but goes to a voice mail after many rings. I'm sorry but I also have to add that your burrito is wonderful and has great flavor BUT the carnitas is so so spicy hot that I was grabbing for water after and during each bite. You might want to tone down the heat on it. Note: this was check #58 on 5/9 at 1:47 pm. I sure would like some closure here. You know it's never about the money. It's about the principle. And please talk to your employees about putting on a friendly face for us. :) thank you for reading such a lengthy Yelp read more

Food was great. The employees were nice and patient. Love how the food is freshly made in front of you

Every Monday ritual is to go to the Poppos and order my favorite burrito the loaded double wrapped double carne asada!! I dont make it easy to make but AJ , Jayden and Alina always bring their "A" game! They are so pleasant also during the build that it only compliments the savory fresh ingredients! Thank you Poppos for being one of Bradenton's best eating options that many so need to know about! read more

The food was good and also the customer service from Jenny. AJ and Jaden they were very helpful. And knowledgeable about everything we asked about. And they had great attitudes. This was my first time at this particular location. I work in customer service myself and it really helps when you have workers that are willing to go above and beyond. Thank you guys for giving great customer service. read more

Yummy Carnitas and Chicken tacos. Love that they make the tortillas and chips fresh! The bowl with spicy steak was good but needed more steak to balance out all the rice and bean ratios. Very nice employees! read more

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I used to love chipotle, these guys sure messed that up for me! It was that good. You can taste the difference immediately. The restaurant was clean and fast. The only draw back are the unsweetened drink options. read more

Jaden and xander were so kind and welcoming. Very fast service, but also pleasant to talk to.

Amaizing food , but I'm sick and tired of forgetting they don't accept legal tender . Tired of getting to check out , wasting food while being hungry and perfectly capable of paying to be told they don't accept cash . Beyond frustrating . The ONLY buisness since COVID to just stay in there covid ways . Its a shame because it is one of my favorite spots but this is ridiculous. read more

Serving size has changed. Even when you ask for more topping, it is much less. I would be willing to pay more for what was the previous serving. Food quality has lessened as well. read more

Love this place. best tortillas ever. So fresh and wonderful. eat here every week. Stephanie is always so nice to us. perfect.

This business has suffered under terrible management. They are always running out of the protein options, taking longer and longer to make burritos, and now weighing the protein and skimping on portion size. I used to come here for the convenience but I never know how long they're going to take to make a burrito! Also, don't buy the big bowl. They only fill it up halfway. You're better off spending your money elsewhere. read more

this has got to be the most pleasant sevice Ive ever seen. the people here are so sweet and socialable. I had a clumsy day and was a dollar short on my order and Stephanie insisted that she covered it for me. although I was embarrassed she was super sweet about the whole exchange. read more

I was told to check out this place by many people in the area and as my first time ever visiting I am HIGHLY disappointed. I ordered a Quesadilla with Chips, Salsa and Guacamole. My quesadilla was missing all of its toppings except cilantro (For some reason it was only chicken and cilantro? see picture) and the chicken tasted extremely burnt. I never received the Salsa I payed for and the chips I received (Barely got any) were super stale. This will be my first and LAST time ever coming here. I couldn't even finish my quesadilla it tasted so bad and ended up grabbing my own chips to finish my guacamole with... read more

Poppo's Taqueria - Quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

This was my first time here, but it will not be my last. The restaurant runs similar to Chipotle in regards to how the serving takes place. All the food is very fresh served in front of your eyes and a nice large portions. Be careful as a lot of the food is à la cart like the chips, guacamole, and a few other extras and what was to be a $12.25 bowl turned out to be $22.50, but the portions are very large, and very filling and drinks are free so that is an added benefit. Big BowlChips and GuacamoleFresh ChipsCarne Asada read more

OMG... Best Taqueria in Bradenton. I frequent this restaurant all the time with my family. Consistently fresh, homemade, ingredients. They fire your chips with each order so they're always fresh. Customer service is always excellent. My last visit I was helped by Lena and she was very customer friendly and super pleasant. Also she made a great quesadilla. I've had the pork, the chicken, and the carne asada and all are excellent. Also as a little sidenote they have this super fabulous black cherry soda on tap. read more

Not sure of the good reviews? I've tried a couple of times and same bad food. I got a small bowl with 'chicken'? Meat could've been any meat. The bowl was large, but the fillings were very lacking in taste. I have to agree with previous reviews that Taco Bell sadly is better. This was takeout I should note. The guy at the counter was pleasant. Won't be returning. Chipotle up the road is not much better. read more

Poppo's was sold to me as a "better Chipotle"-- anyone who knows me knows I like a good burrito the size of an infant, so Chipotle is my jam. Needless to say, the bar was set high before I got there. And I can safely say, it held up. They press your tortilla from a dough ball when you order, so the tortilla is fresh and soft. The meat is flavourful and while I like Chipotle chicken, it's dry in comparison to Poppo's. The rest of the ingredients tasted much fresher as well. After having tried this place, I don't know if I can go back to Chipotle! I can't wait to bring friends from out of town to try them. read more

I really wanted to love this place but unfortunately fell short of that. Making the tortillas right in front of you, frying the chips right in front of you, I LOVE it. Issues: Cash only and wasn't aware of this until after food was made and at checkout. Credit card payment is fine but I just don't like surprises when I planned to pay cash Tortilla chips were decent but not even to the quality of chipotle Tacos. The meat was good but the cabbage had so much juice that by the time I sat down to each the tacos, you couldn't fold and eat the taco without everything falling out. I think using less cabbage would have solved the issue read more

This business does not accept cash. That is a huge red flag and makes me question why? What is wrong with US currency? The food has gone down hill, the meat doesn't appear or feel to be the correct temperature. I got sick after eating at the other location so went to try this one and can tell this business is just giving up. the workers were all congregated in the back having a social session while the manager couldn't be bothered while he sat in a booth and scolded the workers to come help me. I won't be back, and I wouldn't let my family eat here for fear of food safety. read more

I wish there was one by me after trying this place. Tacos are simple but they can definitely be made wrong. Here at Poppo's all the ingredients are fresh and organic! So many great flavors, from the seasonings and sauces on the proteins to the slaw and other fresh toppings. Everything is made fresh here; tortillas are pressed and cooked right when you order as well as freshly fried tortilla chips if you order a side of chips and salsa. We tried pretty much everything on the menu; Poppo's taco, classic taco, quesadilla, and a big bowl. The proteins were all so good and cooked perfectly (chicken, beef, and carnita are the ones we had). For the bowls they have the option of white or brown rice and pinto or black beans. The guacamole is only $2 and there are huge chunks of avocado in it, so good with the freshly made chips! I really enjoyed everything we got. The place is really clean and huge. Offers seating both inside and out. The staff is really friendly and full of energy. read more

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This is my favorite place to get a burrito. I love their ingredients, they are unique and so fresh! I never would've thought to put feta or pickled cabbage in my burrito but now I can't look back it's too good also, I would definitely recommend the chimichurri sauce and the pineapple habanero sauce. I have no taste for chipotle anymore after finding this place. My only complaint is that it is a little pricey, but honestly I'm willing to pay it for how good the food is. I've always gotten good service as well, and they have both indoor and outdoor seating. I've recommended this place to everyone I know read more

Food was okay, but the real issue was the price. The bowls got a lot smaller while the price remained the same. The little bowl is more like a snack. It was gone in 10 seconds. You don't get a lot for what you pay for. read more

This is a great choice for a quick meal that happens to be delicious. This location seemed to struggle a bit with timely service. At first there was one worker trying to provide service to all. Then another staff member finally came out to assist. Other than slow service the food was good. read more

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This review is strictly based on the transaction with the person at the register.. we love poppos prob go 2-3 times a month for pick up.. this evening my wife went and picked up our dinner that came out to around $42 and change which is weird cause it's always around $36... o hey don't take cash (no idea why) anyways my wife taps to pay with her phone, it dings and she walks out as we don't need the receipt then as she's walking to the car she noticed the transaction on her phone came back at $50 and change.. tonight we didn't leave a tip and the cashier took it upon himself to tip himself without our acknowledgement.. wife walks in the question it and asks he manager got all annoyed at the situation taking out a calculator like it was such a pain to take care of a client you basically stole from... just be aware when paying they don't tap whatever tip they want! read more

The food seems to be fresh and tasty! The way it's ran is not near as good. No masks in here or social distancing the last couple times I went in. You cannot order on line, nor will they pick up their phones for a to go order. I literally had someone pick up and hang up the phone on me. Here's an idea, either hire more people who can keep up with your business or don't have your phone ringing if you have no help to answer it. But picking up and hanging up in a customers ear is just rude and acceptable. I will find another place who has fresh food and manners. read more

Can't go wrong with Poppo's! Personally this is my favorite location of theirs, and I have been to every single one! The service is always so friendly. I got a big bowl with lettuce and red cabbage on the bottom, brown rice and ancho chicken on top, and then picó, pickled onion, cilantro, feta cheese, and jack cheese on top of that with some lime! So good. read more

Poppo's Taqueria - Big Bowl - Mexican Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

Employees must not be able to read simple ingredients. Triple check your online order before walking out the door. They will get it wrong. High turnover at this location has resulted in terrible staffing and low level of service. Great food when they can make it right. It's not that hard people. Multiple bowls ordered all fucked up ingredients. read more

Food is good but way too expensive for what you get. Disappointing really. I don't mind paying but at least hook it up a little! $45 meal read more

Poppo's Taqueria - This was $18.95 with a scoop of carnitas....small scoop! - Mexican Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

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A low grade version of Chipotle. The ingredients were present but not the taste. I did like the fact that they had hand-crafted soda flavors. They have a baby bowl for $5.99 that is filling and a great option for lunch. They don't have as manay topping options as Chipotle. The atmosphere was quiet as the restaurant was empty at lunch time. The restaurant was well-maintained. The menu options were clearly displayed on the black board. It's worth a try if trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle. read more

Poppo's Taqueria - Mexican Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

4 stars for Poppo's. I like this place. As a fella who isn't a big fan of Chipotle, this is a welcome change. It's the same style but better food. It's a little more spendy than your average burrito bowl at Chipotle or Moe's, but I'd rather give my hard earned cash to Señor Poppo any day of the week. It wasn't love at first taste with Poppo's as I thought the bowl was a tad dry. But then I tried the bowl with Señor Poppo's world famous chimi-aioli and everything changed! I guess you could say I did my taste buds a favor. LOL! Anyways, good little Mexican bowl and burrito spot as an alternative to the trendy spots like Chipotle and Moe's. Worth a try! read more

Was very good. Good selection of the usual toppings. They had brown rice! Not everywhere serves brown rice. Big bowl is a good size if you are very hungry. Nice interior when i went for to go. What i would change is that the lemons slices arent cut in half again. They are quite hard to squeeze that way. read more

Poppo's Taqueria - Big bowl with chicken and brown rice Big Bowl - Mexican Near Me - Bradenton, Florida